David Chandler

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David lives on an asparagus plantation in Fiji with his four cats and an invisible ostrich called Gerald. Gerald is partial to asparagus, therefore David is still to realise his fortune.

Well, the bit about having four cats at is true!

In truth, David trained as an actor. His biggest success back then was having his resume and photo returned from a Spielberg casting with a staple in the corner. Who knows what was pinned there...! Later, he became a professional illusionist for a few years - yes, floating rabbits and pulling women out of a hat - or something like that.

David has always written and is the proud owner of a plethora of unfinished novels ranging from a brief outline about cyber-crime to a hilarious internet rom-com that he abandone
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David Chandler I'm terrible - I hide from my keyboard for weeks at a time. I have 20,000 words of a comedy diary.
My (semi-professional) writing colleague insists th…more
I'm terrible - I hide from my keyboard for weeks at a time. I have 20,000 words of a comedy diary.
My (semi-professional) writing colleague insists that it is good, is shocked that the text is only a draft and says only good things about it.
However, I just cannot find the ability to take a further step with it. So I ignore it, look away from it, pretend it's not there, whistle loudly as I walk by the files and try to look busy, (just in case they are watching me).
I have created some people that need to have their story told and I feel guilty for ignoring them.

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David Chandler Writing for me is still an aspiration. I don't yet make enough from my work(s) to consider myself 'professional'. However, the best thing for me (apar…moreWriting for me is still an aspiration. I don't yet make enough from my work(s) to consider myself 'professional'. However, the best thing for me (apart from fighting with my writing demon), is that moment when phrases just click, or insignificant sentences that were written months ago suddenly become the answer to a vital part of your plot. You know you're on to something when that happens... At least with that part of the book...(less)
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Blank Screen Syndrome

Blank Screen Syndrome (now ‘officially’ known as BSS – I am determined to leave a legacy of some kind) is a terrible affliction and can affect anybody at any time in their writing career.

You sit, staring at the monitor, finding excuses to do anything other than the task at hand – writing. The monitor stares back at you. Devouring you slowly in a subtle, unnoticed fashion. At first, it gently mocks Read more of this blog post »
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